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How far is Nelson from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 5394 miles / 8681 kilometers / 4687 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Nelson Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Nelson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5394.224 miles
  • 8681.163 kilometers
  • 4687.453 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5395.558 miles
  • 8683.309 kilometers
  • 4688.612 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Nelson Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Nelson generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E